Simple Modern Therapy

Simple Modern Therapy Simple Modern Therapy exists to provide you with inspiration, guidance and hope to Love Your Life, and Yourself. Walk this modern path, simply.

We are often socialized to stay small, to keep our heads down, and to prioritize “humility” over our own brilliance. But...
05/19/2026

We are often socialized to stay small, to keep our heads down, and to prioritize “humility” over our own brilliance. But shrinking doesn’t serve you, and it certainly doesn’t heal you.

At , we crave the energy of the dark room - a space where you can dance, sweat, and take up as much space as you need while a whole community cheers you on. It’s a physical practice of being seen without judgment.

At , we work to heal the deep wounds left by criticism and shame - the moments you were told you were “too much” or “not enough.”

“Showing off” isn’t about arrogance; it’s about silencing the inner critic and having the courage to live loud. It’s about celebrating your own evolution and being proud of the person you’ve worked so hard to become. When you “hit your angles,” you are reclaiming your right to be seen, celebrated, and fully yourself.

challenge suggestion: Post a selfie & tag SMT!* Use this as a moment to honor your uniqueness and show appreciation for who you are right now. Don’t hide your light - you deserve to be seen.

At , we love the transformation that happens when the music drops—where you realize your legs are stronger and your brea...
05/14/2026

At , we love the transformation that happens when the music drops—where you realize your legs are stronger and your breath is deeper than when you started. It’s a celebration of your own evolution in real-time.

At , we help you integrate that physical breakthrough into a mental one, inviting you to be the most empowered version of you yet. 🥂🔥We believe that the goal of growth and healing isn’t to return to who we were before the struggle—it’s to evolve into a version of us that is more powerful and authentic. Therapy is a space for that refinement, helping you stand taller and more grounded than you ever thought possible. There is nothing more radiant than the version of you that has been forged in the work of self-discovery.

challenge suggestion: Eat a sweet treat. Yumminess for yumminess sake. Enjoy life.

We are all born with an inherent, vibrant worthiness that no experience, system, or person can truly take away. But life...
05/12/2026

We are all born with an inherent, vibrant worthiness that no experience, system, or person can truly take away. But life can be loud. Harm and hardship can bury that truth under layers of shame or “not enough-ness.”

At , our work is about helping you peel back those layers to reconnect with the authentic self that was there all along.

At , we celebrate that you don’t have to “perform” to be worthy of the room. You show up, you take your seat, and you own your space because you belong there. Knowing your worth means you stop waiting for external permission to be powerful. You aren’t “lucky” because you were given value; it’s been inside you the whole time.

challenge suggestion: Write 10 gratitudes. Use this practice to recognize the beauty in your life and your character, rooting yourself in your inherent value.

Resilience is not just about getting through difficult things. It is about persisting and resisting the impulse to “give...
05/07/2026

Resilience is not just about getting through difficult things. It is about persisting and resisting the impulse to “give up”. Many of us have had to endure struggle and pain to get to where we are – and that is powerful. It takes grit to keep choosing yourself and your healing, and to keep going even when you want to give up.

At , we know that “surviving” isn’t just a label—it’s a testament to your internal power. Therapy is the space where we honor that power to help you move from surviving, to THRIVING. It’s about the intentional work of moving from “getting through it” to truly living through it. There is nothing more radiant than a person who refuses to settle for anything less than healing.

This is true of as well. Each time you show up for a class, you are reminding yourself that you can do hard things. And with time, you learn that you can enjoy the process. We are so proud of you for not giving up!

challenge suggestion: Buy or Pick Flowers. Sometimes the best thing we
can do for ourself is to celebrate. Not with something big or expensive, but a small reminder of how much we have overcome. You deserve flowers.

We often think of being “strong” as having it all together, but true strength is found in the incremental progress - the...
05/05/2026

We often think of being “strong” as having it all together, but true strength is found in the incremental progress - the choice to turn the resistance up just one more notch, and the courage to look at a past wound with new eyes.

At , we know that strength is built in the moments you choose to stay in the climb, supported by a community when you need an extra push.

At , we see that same strength in the therapeutic work of healing. It’s about expanding your capacity to face unfriendly systems, lean into connection, and show up for yourself with more presence.

You are not just “getting through” it. You are building the emotional and physical muscle to handle what comes next. Today, you are standing on the foundation of everything you survived yesterday - clearer, more grounded, and more capable than ever before.

challenge suggestion: Stretch for 15 minutes. Strength requires recovery. Give your body and mind the space to integrate your hard work so you can return to the rhythm of your life with more ease.

We see you taking care of your mental, emotional, and physical health, and that IS fu***ng fabulous! 🌟At , we believe th...
05/01/2026

We see you taking care of your mental, emotional, and physical health, and that IS fu***ng fabulous! 🌟

At , we believe that going to therapy isn’t just about “fixing” what’s broken - it’s about the intentional care of your most precious resource: yourself. It is the work of refinement, self-awareness, and growth. There is nothing more radiant than someone who’s willing to do the work.

That’s why we are so excited to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month by teaming up with our community at . Whether you are finding your power in a therapy session or on a bike in a dark room, you are investing in your own vitality. True elegance is knowing that your well-being is worth the effort. This month, we aren’t just surviving; we’re thriving, healing, and looking fabulous while we do it. 💅✨

challenge suggestion: Go to therapy. Whether it’s your first consultation or a return to the couch, book that session. Taking that step is the ultimate flex.

In high-demand religions like the LDS church, spiritual bypassing is the structural glue that keeps the system standing....
04/16/2026

In high-demand religions like the LDS church, spiritual bypassing is the structural glue that keeps the system standing.

It isn’t a coincidence, it’s a strategy.

If the institution allowed you to sit in your authentic grief or anger without immediately slapping a platitude on it, the whole house of cards would fall. To keep the doctrine “perfect,” the system has to make your pain the problem.

When someone challenges the anti-LGBTQ or racist rhetoric and the response is to “trust the Lord’s timing,” that’s a bypass. It’s a strategic move to prioritize the comfort of the organization over the emotional or mental health of the human being.

This brand of faith doesn’t heal - it causes trauma. It trains you to ignore your own intuition and inner intelligence and calls that distrust of your system “righteousness.”

What are some other examples of spiritual bypass?

When you constantly step in to handle things because you know they won’t, you aren’t being a “supportive partner.” You a...
04/09/2026

When you constantly step in to handle things because you know they won’t, you aren’t being a “supportive partner.” You are infantilizing.

Infantilizing your partner creates a feedback loop that is nearly impossible to break. You do the work because they won’t, and they don’t do the work because they know you will.

The result is a bone-deep resentment. You feel like you are raising your partner instead of relating to them. You are frustrated because you feel like a “nag,” and they are frustrated because they feel managed.

Why it’s so hard to stop:
It’s anxiety provoking. What if the bills don’t get paid, the kids will are late, or relationships fall apart? The fear of the consequence of not over functioning can weigh so heavy.

The truth is, the only way out is productive failure. You have to let the ball drop. You have to allow the consequences of their inaction to exist without you rushing in to fix it.

If they forget the appointment, they forget the appointment. If they make a mistake, it’s theirs to correct.

My over functioning clients are more than overwhelmed, they’re FURIOUS that they have to tell their partner what time the appointment is, where they left their keys, how to pack their kids lunch, what to message their boss, etc. The intense mental load of this kind of over functioning is not to be understated.

The work in couple’s therapy is to hold, own and process the physical and emotional discomfort that comes with letting go of codependent relationship dynamics for healthy self leadership and true partnership. You don’t have to navigate these challenges on your own.

04/07/2026

When the light shifts, your brain starts pumping out more serotonin and less melatonin. You feel a sudden rush of motor energy. Your body feels energized. And because the heavy physical lethargy of winter is lifting, your brain may tell you, “I’m fine now!”

But here is the neurological trap: Your energy returns, but your mood hasn’t stabilized, your problems are “fixed”, your relationship isn’t “better”.

Feeling better because of a seasonal shift is like getting a sudden infusion of fuel in a car with a shaky alignment. If you stop the “maintenance” (the therapy, the regulation tools, the processing) just because you have more gas in the tank, you’re likely to veer off the road the moment the clouds return.

Consistency isn’t about how you feel; it’s about how you function. If you’re feeling that spring surge, don’t use it as an excuse to stop your mental health or relationship support routine. Use that extra energy to do the “heavy lifting” you didn’t have the strength for in January.

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124 S. 400 E. Ste 230
Salt Lake City, UT
84111

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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